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SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF SF-1449

Schedule of Items/Price Schedule Janitorial Services Parks Ranger District, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

BASE YEAR – JUNE 1, 2021 THROUGH MAY 30, 2021

Item # Description Quantity Unit Unit

Price Total

0001 Janitorial Services (June – Sept) Daily, Weekly, Monthly 4 Month $ $

Janitorial Services (Oct – May) Daily, Weekly, Monthly 8 Month $ $

Annual Services Strip, Seal, and Wax Vinyl Floors 1 Each $ $

Annual Services Steam clean and Seal Tile Floors 1 Each $ $

Annual Services Clean/Shampoo Carpets 1 Each $ $

Semi-Annual Services Clean Interior Windows 2 Each $ $

Semi-Annual Services Clean Exterior Windows 2 Each $ $

Total Base Year $

OPTION YEAR 1 – JUNE 1, 2022 THROUGH MAY 30, 2022

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1001 Janitorial Services (June – Sept) Daily, Weekly, Monthly 4 Month $ $

Janitorial Services (Oct – May) Daily, Weekly, Monthly 8 Month $ $

Annual Services Strip, Seal, and Wax Vinyl Floors 1 Each $ $

Annual Services Steam clean and Seal Tile Floors 1 Each $ $

Annual Services Clean/Shampoo Carpets 1 Each $ $

Semi-Annual Services Clean Interior Windows 2 Each $ $

Semi-Annual Services

Total Option Year 1 $

OPTION YEAR 2 – JUNE 1, 2023 THROUGH MAY 30, 2024

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2001 Janitorial Services (June – Sept) Daily, Weekly, Monthly 4 Month $ $

Janitorial Services (Oct – May) Daily, Weekly, Monthly 8 Month $ $

Annual Services Strip, Seal, and Wax Vinyl Floors 1 Each $ $

Annual Services Steam clean and Seal Tile Floors 1 Each $ $

Annual Services Clean/Shampoo Carpets 1 Each $ $

Semi-Annual Services Clean Interior Windows 2 Each $ $

Semi-Annual Services

Total Option Year 2 $

TOTAL Base and All Options

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PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period: June 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022 Option Period 1: June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023 Option Period 2: June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT/STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor must furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, permits, insurance, and supervision to ensure that janitorial services are performed at the Parks Ranger District in a manner that will maintain a satisfactory facility condition and present a clean, neat, and professional appearance in accordance to commercial janitorial practices.

2.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following items of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the “Government Property” FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

The Government will deliver to the Contractor the following listed materials in accordance with the Government-Furnished Property Clause FAR 52.245-4:

The Forest Service shall provide the following supplies:

- Toilet Paper - Light Bulbs - Trash Can Liners

- Paper Towels - Paper Toilet Seat Covers - Janitors Storage Locker

- Hand Soap - Deodorant products for restrooms - Keys/codes to Building

The janitorial services contractor shall notify the designated Forest Service Contract Officer Representative (COR) immediately about defective indoor and outdoor light bulbs and lighting tubes so that they may be replaced.

If the Government fails to make timely delivery of such Government-furnished property suitable for its intended use and upon timely notification (3 weeks) from the Contractor, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment of contract delivery performance dates or contract price, or both.

A key and/or the code that activates the combination door lock(s) for access to the Office Building will be issued to the Contractor. In case of loss of said key, the Contractor will be billed for the changing of all locks to the building. The provided code that activates the combination door lock(s) shall remain confidential by the Contractor. The code that activates the combination door lock(s) will be changed periodically by the Forest Service and the Contractor will be apprised of the combination change. If the Contractor is not apprised of the combination change, it will be the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the COR (COR contact information will be provided at the time of award).

All Government furnished property will be located at the Office Building for use by the Contractor on- site. Upon completion of contract, equipment or supplies identified above shall remain the property of the Government.

The Contractor shall inform the COR when supplied equipment or supplies identified need replacement. Written notification, communication by cell or landline phone, or communication by electronic messaging (text or email) shall be supplied to the designated Forest Service COR sufficiently in advance (3 weeks) to allow the COR to inspect, repair or acquire new equipment or supplies.

The Contractor shall be liable for the loss, damage or destruction of Government furnished property except for ordinary wear and tear, until completion of this contract.

3.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor shall furnish:

1. All necessary supplies and materials.

2. All Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals used in the cleaning of these buildings. MSDS’s shall be given to the COR prior to use.

3. All necessary cleaning equipment, which must be properly guarded and meet all OSHA standards. Such equipment shall be of the size and type customarily used by the janitorial profession. The vacuum cleaner shall be commercial type and be capable of handling sand and gravel brought in by boots.

Equipment designed for home use will not meet this specification.

4. Personal protective equipment including but not limited to: gloves, hearing protection, and eye protection.

4.0 BIOPREFERRED PRODUCTS & ENERGY CONSERVATION

The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., biobased greases, biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Contractor shall submit a list of cleaning products to be used to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval at the pre-work conference.

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for custodial services for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications. See list below.

All purpose cleaner Degreaser/cleaner Neutral cleaner (liquid) Grout sealer Heavy duty cleaner Deodorizer Stain remover

Floor finish Stainless steel polish Air freshener including dispenser

Carpet shampoo Toilet bowl cleaner

Gum remover Floor finish restorer Bathroom cleaner White board cleaner Disinfectant sanitizer Floor sealer

Brass polish/cleaner Wood floor cleaner Extraction fluid Furniture polish Chrome polish/cleaner Laundry detergent

Liquid hand soap including Solvent

LimeLime/scale remover

Cream cleaner

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s BioPreferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov .

The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content. In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the BioPreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other biobased products.

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of the contract.

Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes.

The Contractor shall comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification.

The Contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

5.0 ENERGY CONSERVATION

Contractor shall turn on lights in rooms only during the time needed to perform the required work and shall ensure that all lights, except those required remaining on, are turned off in each room as it is completed.

6.0 BASIC CLEANING SERVICES

The Contractor shall accomplish all cleaning tasks to meet the requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW). The minimum cleaning frequencies are established in Requirements Schedule below.

6.1 REQUIREMENTS SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall supply the Forest Service with a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of all employees who, at any time, assist in cleaning. The COR will give the Contractor a checklist (Appendix B) to use to check off services done on each work day. All work shall be completed after 1700 and before 0500 local time on all business days. On weekends and holidays, the Contractor may work as needed to complete work and to achieve Periodic Cleaning needs.

6.2 General Schedule

To be performed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from June – September. During the winter months, (October – May), the Contractor may change the work days with approval from the COR.

Services to be performed three times per week from June-September and twice a week from October- May:

• Non-carpeted floors swept and mopped

• Baseboards, corners, etc. cleaned, as needed

• Empty all trash, recycling receptacles

• Clean all interior glass and mirrors, as needed http://www.biopreferred.gov/

• Clean all drinking fountains

• Vacuum carpeted floors

• Spot clean/shampoo carpets (2 sq. ft. or less), as needed

• Vacuum and clean floor mats, as needed

• General Spot Cleaning, as needed

• General Dusting

• Cleaning and disinfecting of restrooms (all surfaces)

• Sweep and mop restroom floors

• Restock all supplies for restrooms and breakroom

• Cleaning and disinfecting of breakroom surfaces The following services shall be performed weekly:

• “Deep” cleaning and disinfecting of restrooms (all surfaces)

• Clean all light fixtures, as needed

• Notify the COR of the need to replace all light bulbs, as needed

• Cleaning / disinfecting breakroom sink and microwave

• Wiping / disinfecting of counters and appliance handles

The following services shall be performed monthly:

• Descale toilet bowls and urinals for all restrooms

The following services shall be performed semi-annually:

• Clean interior windows - March/April and October/November

• Clean exterior windows - March/April and October/November

The following services shall be performed Annually:

• Shampoo all carpeted floors – March/April

• Strip, Seal and Wax Vinyl floors – March/April

• Steam clean and seal Tile floors – March/April

7.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

7.1 Basic Cleaning Services – Daily on scheduled days

The Contractor shall accomplish all cleaning tasks to meet the requirements below.

1) Maintain Floors. All floors, except carpeted areas, shall be swept, dust mopped, damp mopped, wet mopped, dry buffed, and spray buffed, as needed, to ensure they have a uniform, glossy appearance and are free of dirt, debris, dust, scuff marks, heel marks, other stains and discoloration, and other foreign matter. Baseboards, corners, and wall/floor edges shall also be clean. All floor maintenance solutions shall be removed from baseboards, furniture, trash receptacles, etc. Chairs, trash receptacles, and other moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors underneath these items.

All moved items shall be returned to their original and proper position.

2) Remove Trash. All trash containers shall be emptied and returned to their initial location. Boxes, cans, and papers placed near a trash receptacle and marked “TRASH” shall be removed. Any obviously soiled or torn plastic trash receptacle liners shall be replaced. The trash shall be deposited in the nearest outside trash collection container. Trash receptacles shall be left clean, free of foreign matter, and free of odors.

3) Remove Recycling. All recycling containers shall be emptied and returned to their initial location. Any noticeable soiled or torn recycling receptacle liners shall also be replaced. Recycling materials shall be removed from the property and properly recycled. Receptacles shall be left clean, free of foreign matter and free of odors.

Cardboard boxes shall be gathered and properly recycled.

4) Clean Interior Glass/Mirrors. Clean all interior glass, including glass in doors, partitions, walls, display cases, directory boards, etc. After glass cleaning, there shall be no traces of film, dirt, smudges, water, or other foreign matter.

5) Clean Drinking Fountains. Clean and disinfect all porcelain and polished metal surfaces, including the orifices and drain, as well as exterior surfaces of fountain.

Drinking fountains shall be free of streaks, stains, spots, smudges, scale, and other obvious soil.

6) Vacuum Carpets. Vacuum carpeted areas. After vacuuming, the carpeted area shall be free of all visible dirt, debris, litter, and other foreign matter. Any spots shall be removed by carpet manufacturer’s approved methods as soon as noticed. All tears, burns, and raveling shall be brought to the attention of the government representative. Area and throw rugs are included to receive this service.

7) Clean Carpets. Spot clean or shampoo dirty carpets over an area of 2 square feet or less. Spots must be removed immediately.

8) Vacuum and Clean Floor Mats. Vacuum and clean interior and exterior floor mats.

After vacuuming or cleaning, mats shall be free of all visible lint, litter, soil, and other foreign matter. Soil and moisture underneath mats shall be removed and mats returned to their normal location.

9) General Spot Cleaning. Perform spot cleaning on a continual basis. Spot cleaning includes, but is not limited to removing, or cleaning smudges, fingerprints, marks, streaks, spills, etc., from washable surfaces of all walls, partitions, vents, grillwork, doors, door guards, door handles, push bars, kick plates, light switches, temperature controls, and fixtures. After spot cleaning, the surface shall have a clean, uniform appearance, free of streaks, spots, and other evidence of soil.

10) General Dusting. All horizontal surfaces must be dusted or cleaned to eliminate dust collection. All countertops and tabletops will be free of all visible dust, debris, litter, and other foreign matter.

11) Lights. Notify the COR of the need to change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as needed. Clean the light fixtures in the bathrooms and any light fixture covers that attract bugs and dust such that no bugs or dust is noticeable.

12) Contractor shall be responsible for making sure that all building lights are turned off, windows are closed and locked, doors are locked, and the Forest buildings and offices are left in a safe and secure condition when janitorial services are completed and the Contractor is ready to leave.

7.2 Basic Restroom and Utility Room Cleaning Services

The Contractor shall accomplish the following tasks on scheduled days unless otherwise noted.

1) Clean and Disinfect. Completely clean and disinfect all surfaces of sinks, toilet bowls, washbasins, base of toilet, urinals, lavatories, dispensers, plumbing fixtures, partitions, dispensers, doors, walls, and other such surfaces, using a germicidal detergent. After cleaning, receptacles will be free of deposits, dirt, streaks, and odors.

Disinfect all surfaces of partitions, stalls, stall doors, entry doors, (including handles, kick plates, ventilation grates, metal guards, etc.), and wall areas adjacent to wall mounted lavatories, urinals, and toilets. All floor and sink drain traps should be free of debris, residue and odors. Clean and disinfect all porcelain and polished metal surfaces, including the orifices and drains.

2) Descale Toilet Bowls and Urinals (monthly). Descaling shall be performed monthly as a minimum and as often as needed to keep areas free of buildup i.e. Soap films, hard water deposits and other build-up. After descaling, surfaces shall be free from streaks, stains, scale, scum, urine deposits, and rust stains.

3) Sweep and Mop Floor. After sweeping and mopping, the entire floor surface, including grout, shall be free from litter, dirt, dust, and debris. Grout on wall and floor tiles shall be free of dirt, scum, mildew, residue, etc. Floors shall have a uniform appearance without streaks, swirl marks, detergent residue, or any evidence of soil, stain, film, or standing water. Moveable items shall be tilted or moved to sweep and damp mop underneath. Floors shall be stripped, scrubbed, waxed, etc., as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and a clean, uniform appearance.

4) Stock Restroom Supplies. Contractor shall ensure restrooms are stocked sufficiently so that supplies including soap for the soap dispensers, toilet tissues, and paper towels, do not run out. Supplies shall be stored in designated areas. No overstocking shall be allowed. If supplies run out prior to the next service date, Contractor shall refill within one (1) day of notification.

5) Clean and disinfect breakroom microwave and sink. Contractor shall ensure microwave and sink are wiped down weekly, at a minimum, or as needed. This includes all five surfaces inside the microwave and the front panel. After wiping down, the sink will be free of debris, stains, and odor from the garbage disposal.

7.3 Periodic Cleaning Services – Dates will need to be coordinated in advance with the COR.

The Contractor shall accomplish these Semi-annually (March/April and October/November).

1) Clean Interior Windows. Clean glass surfaces of large picture windows. After surfaces have been cleaned, all traces of film, dirt, smudges, water, and other foreign matter shall be removed from frames, casings, sills, and glass.

2) Clean Exterior Windows. After window has been cleaned, exterior frames, casings, sills, and glass shall be free of all traces of film, dirt, smudges, water, and other foreign matter.

The Contractor shall accomplish these Annually (March/April).

1) Strip, Seal, and Wax Vinyl Floors. Strip, seal, and wax floors as necessary to maintain a uniform glossy appearance. A non-skid wax is required. A uniform glossy appearance is free of scuffmarks, heel marks, wax build-up, and other stains and discoloration.

2) Steam Clean and Seal Tile floors. Steam clean with disinfectant to ensure all dirt/mold is removed from the grout and seal the grout.

3) Clean/Shampoo Carpets. All carpets shall be cleaned in accordance with standard commercial practices. A heavy-duty spot remover may be required in heavily soiled areas. After shampooing, the carpeted area will be uniform in appearance and free of stains and discoloration. All cleaning solutions shall be removed from baseboards, furniture, trash receptacles, chairs and other similar items. Chairs, trash receptacles, and other items shall be moved to clean carpets underneath, and returned to their original location.

8.0 SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY

The contractor service requirements are summarized as performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

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2.9.1 Basic Cleaning Services. Floors, baseboards, corners and wall edges are free of dirt, dust and debris. Trash is empty.

Plastic liners are in good condition. Trash containers are free of odors and visible dirt. Trash is emptied into outdoor trash collection container. Glass and mirrors have no traces of film, dirt, smudges, or water. Drinking fountains are disinfected and free of streaks, stains, spots, smudges, scale, and other deposits. Carpets are free of dirt, debris, litter and other foreign matter. Dust is not visible.

Not to exceed 5 customer complaints per month.

Random sampling of inspection reports by COR.

2.9.2 Basic Restroom And Utility Room Cleaning Services.

Surfaces of sinks, toilet bowls, and base of toilet, urinals, lavatories, dispensers, plumbing fixtures, partitions, dispensers, doors, walls, and other such surfaces are clean and disinfected. Surfaces shall be free from streaks, stains, scale, scum, urine deposits, and rust stains. Restrooms are stocked sufficiently.

inspection reports by COR.

2.9.3 Periodic Cleaning Services. Floors have a glossy uniform appearance free of scuffmarks, heel marks, wax build-up, and other stains and discoloration. Windows are free of film, dirt, smudges, water, and other foreign matter.

Carpets are free of stains and discoloration.

inspection reports by COR

9.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

a. Hours of Operation All work under this contract will be performed after regular Government working hours, which is Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1700, or while the office is closed for all National holidays and weekends. Cleaning services completed after regular working hours and during the weekend shall not interfere with Government business, if it is being conducted. The work schedule shall be established with the COR at the pre-work meeting. Any deviation from days scheduled for work should be coordinated with the COR.

b. Locking Facilities. During completion of janitorial duties, Contractor is responsible for ensuring facility doors, and other means of entrance remain locked to ensure they are unavailable for entry by unauthorized personnel. Contractor will also verify that all exits are locked upon completion of duties. Should work require a subcontractor, (during carpet shampooing, for example) the Contractor remains responsible for the security of the building.

c. Contractor Personnel. The Contractor shall supply a written list of all personnel who will be working under this contract and of any substitution in regular cleaning personnel that may occur. Workers must be responsible, competent adults at or above the age of eighteen (18) years of age. The Contractor is responsible for insuring workers and any substitute workers do their work in accordance with the contract specifications. No children under the age of 12 will be allowed to accompany the Contractor while cleaning.

10.0 MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately of any building or grounds maintenance problems such as slow or clogged drains, broken pipes, locks or doors that do not close properly, etc.

Notification shall be done by phone and/or written notice depending on the urgency of the problem.

11.0 KEY PERSONNEL, QUALIFICATIONS, SUPERVISION and SECURITY

Contractor and his employees shall be capable of performing janitorial work. The Contracting Officer may require dismissal of Contractor employees whom they deem incompetent, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment they deem contrary to the public interest.

The Contractor shall provide adequate supervision of crew to prevent employees from disturbing papers on desks, opening drawers or cabinets, or using telephones provided for official Government use. The Contractor or employees shall not bring children or pets to the premises while the work is being performed. A Federal background check of all employees that will be in the building working unsupervised in a Federal building is required. Upon request, Personal Identity Information (PII) shall be provided to the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor must provide security comparable to the type of protection given by commercial or business enterprises to prevent illegal entry into or loitering on the premises; to prevent loss by pilferage or theft; and to admit to the space during off-duty hours only those who are authorized to enter. The use of Government property or services such as telephones, calculators, typewriters, office supplies, etc. for other than official Government business is strictly prohibited.

The Contractor is responsible for loss, theft, damage, or destruction of any Government or personal items belonging or assigned to the occupant or user in any office or other rooms of the facilities when such acts can be proven, beyond a reasonable doubt, to be the fault of the Contractor or one of his/her employees.

Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all keys issued by the Government are not lost, misplaced or used by unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall inform COR of any items in need of repair.

During completion of janitorial duties, Contractor is responsible for ensuring facility doors, and other means of entrance remain locked to ensure they are unavailable for entry by unauthorized personnel.

Contractor shall also verify that all exits are locked upon completion of duties. The Contractor shall ensure that no one but the Contractor and/or his/her employees have possession of a key to the District office.

The Contractor shall provide a list of employees authorized to work under this contract. The list shall be submitted prior to employees working in the facilities. The Contractor shall supply some type of identification that must be worn at all times while in the building by Contractor and his/her employees.

(FAR 4.1303 Personal Identify Verification of Contractor Personnel) All work, supplies and equipment shall conform to the requirements set forth by the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public.

The Contractor shall comply with the regulations governing the operation of premises which are occupied and shall perform this contract in such a manner as not to interrupt or interfere with the conduct of Government business.

The Contractor shall announce their arrival and departure to Government employees who may be occupying the building after normal working hours, and shall ensure all exit doors remain closed and locked at all times during the performance of services unless the Contractor is using the door and remains in sight of the door. Only the Contractors’ employees are allowed in the building or on the job site during the performance of services.

The Contractor shall secure all contractor owned equipment and supplies in the closet provided prior to leaving the premises.

12.0 QUALITY CONTROL

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL - The Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality program to ensure custodial services are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices, which may include service checklists or reports. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. As a minimum, the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures addressing the areas identified in the SDS. The Contractor will complete the janitorial checklist (Appendix B) after every visit and will provide a copy to the COR for review.

13.0 GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE/INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE

The COR will perform inspections as necessary to evaluate the quality of work being performed. At any time when work is performed and is not in compliance with specifications, the Contractor will be informed and required to correct the deficiencies in accordance with Clause FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (see Section I). Acceptance of work will be determined by inspection of the entire job and will be based on adherences to the specifications. The COR will record the results of these inspections on a Quality Assurance Checklist included as Appendix B.

OVERNMENT REMEDIES - The Contracting Officer shall follow FAR 52.249-8, Default (Fixed- Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984), for Contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.

14.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Payment will be processed monthly, in arrears, upon submission of a monthly invoice by the Contractor and upon verification of acceptance of work performed for that period by the COR.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) Deviations to clauses may be viewed at:

https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (OCT 2018)

Addenda to 52.212-4:

Replace paragraph (r) of clause 52.212-4 with the following as specified in

DEVIATION 2017-1 (AUG 2017):

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (JAN 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws

108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with

Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

☒ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509)).

☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment

Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☒ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (5) [Reserved].

☐ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts

(Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☒ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).

☐ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ (10) [Reserved].

☐ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15

U.S.C.657a).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☐By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (11)(ii) 52.219-3 Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

☐ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

☐ (13) [Reserved] ☒ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

☐ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

☐ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).

☐ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

☒ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13

☐ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☐ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☒ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

☐ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

☒ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020)

(DEVIATION JUL 2020) (E.O.13126).

☒ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

☐ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

☒ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

☐ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

☒ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

☐ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

☐ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

☐ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

☐ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

☒ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

☐ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

☐ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2021)

(DEVIATION JUL 2020) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Pub.

L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

☐ (iii) (ii) Alternate II (May 2014) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3.

☐ (iv) (iii) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

☐ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☒ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

☐ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

☐ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

☐ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

☐ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41

U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

☐ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10

U.S.C.2307(f)).

☒ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct

2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award

Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)

(46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

☒ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price

Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

☐ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42

U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and…